Did Childhood Sleep Patterns Predict My Insomnia?Growing up, I remember my parents always telling “funny” stories about my sleeping patterns from the time I was a toddler. They’d joke about how they’d put me to bed...reactions3comments
Tips for Battling Fatigue and Daytime DrowsinessIf you have insomnia, chances are you have battled fatigue and fought daytime drowsiness on many occasions. Lack of sleep wreaks havoc on the body, and we struggle to function...reactionscomments
ADD and Me (At Age 33)Recently, I had been evaluated and now am being treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD), something I believe I’ve had for some time now. Over the last 6 years especially...reactionscomments
Sleep Hygiene Practices for Insomnia Aren't an Exact ScienceI am sure most of you reading this have heard the term “sleep hygiene” before. In case you are unfamiliar with that term, it refers to habits and routines that...reactions3comments
Insomnia: Keeping Time Will Keep You AwakeHow many times do you wake up in the middle of the night and check the time? I used to look at the clock all through the night. I would...reactionscomments
Overcoming My Envy and Accepting InsomniaI’ve developed sleep envy. These days I have well-medicated and pretty well-managed insomnia, but I am still painfully jealous of those who drift into a peaceful slumber with nothing more...reactions2comments
Melatonin: Bringing Rest for the WearyBreaking points come in many forms, and we all have them. Yours might have been that 1 really awful day at work. Your best friend might have reached his limit...reactionscomments
SleepPhones Wireless Headphones Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the SleepPhones Wireless Headphones Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the HolidaysThe holidays are stressful even when we are not in the middle of a pandemic. I take the week of Thanksgiving off every year because it is my birthday, and...reactionscomments
Insomnia and IntimacyHave you ever felt too tired, physically, mentally, or emotionally, to be intimate with your partner? Have you ever felt like this for weeks or months on end? How has...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Depression: Cause or Effect?Insomnia can lead to depression. Depression can lead to insomnia. Round and round we go on the carousel of sleeplessness and despair. I have been on this ride long enough...reactionscomments
My Ridiculous Insomnia RitualWe have all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” In many cases, I believe it to be true. I am going to take it a step further and...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish Doctors Understood About InsomniaThose of you living with chronic insomnia have likely been to at least 1 doctor about it. Whether that is your primary care physician, a sleep specialist, or another person...reactions4comments
How I Deal With a Bad Night of SleepI’m grateful that my insomnia responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). I no longer battle sleepless weeks or months. But like every human, I still have sleepless nights now...reactions1comment
Insomnia and Withdrawal of BenzodiazepinesToday I’ll be talking about something very sensitive to those in our community who may have experience with this in more ways than one. Prescription medication should always be taken...reactionscomments
The Haunting: How I Found My Sister in InsomniaAs a teacher, I try hard to find books featuring characters with whom my third graders can easily relate. I know the importance of helping them recognize and appreciate differences...reactionscomments
Quarantines While Parenting: Old and NewHalloween is our family's favorite holiday. However, knowing there wasn't much we could do on Halloween, I came across a historical reenactment of a séance at a local historical home...reactionscomments
My Number One TipAs a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) trained sleep coach, a lot of people ask me for sleep help. I've had insomnia myself as well. People who know me...reactionscomments
The Princess and the Pillow: Finding the Perfect Linen for a Good Night’s RestI’m fussy. I’m not fussy with food, weather, traffic or coffee. I’m fussy with pillows. And bedsheets. My husband knows the first thing I’ll do upon arrival at a hotel...reactionscomments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 2In part 1, I talked about how I had suffered from sleeping issues since I was a teenager but it wasn’t until my early 20’s that my insomnia became unbearable...reactionscomments
